PLANNING TO BUY OR SELL A HOME IN 2026?

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it's important to become educated about today's market conditions, which is why working with a qualified Realtor® is crutial. From providing you with the most current real esate information, to analyzing your property in preparing your home to go on the market.  Dee Lowe will be with you every step of the way.  Working with an agent who understands your need and supports your aspirations is essential.  Your home is likely your largest investment, so you need someone you trust to guide you through the buying and selling process.

Trust Dee to professionally market and locate homes to meet your unique needs.  Her patience, understanding and sensitive approach will ensure your happiness and satisfaction are a top priority.  Whether you are buying or selling a home, Dee's focus is to provide a pleasant exerience and exceed expectations in handling your real estate needs.  Contact Dee Lowe today!

HOME DESIGN, DECORATING & REMODELING

Your home should look like a "model home" so prospective buyers can visualize themselves living there.  Cleaning, decluttering, painting and decorating are some of the crucial steps in getting your home buyer-ready. For information on DIY fixes, latest trends in color, designer tips, remodeling & many more topics go to HGTV -- ©2025 Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates at HGTV.com 

COST VS VALUE 

Compare national and regional average for popular remodeling projects as compiled in the 2024 Cost vs Value Report -- ©2025 Zonda Media, a Delaware corporation.  Complete data from the Cost vs Value Report can be downloaded free at www.costvsvalue.com.

EXPLORE THE NEIGHBORHOOD

A very important consideration when buying a home is location, location, location.   Research the neighborhood before you make your final purchase decision. For the Illinois School Report Card -- © 2022 Illinois State Board of Education, click here.

HOME IMPROVEMENT IDEAS

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CELEBRATE EVERY OCCASION

1 tub Jewel Foods small round pretzels

1 pkg Hershey hugs

1 pkg seasonal colored M&Ms

*preheat oven to 300 degrees

*place pretzels on a non-stick cookie sheet

*place unwrapped Hershey Hugs in center of each pretzel

*bake for 3 minutes (no longer)

*remove from oven

*gently press M&Ms into center of Hugs

*place in freeezer for 30 minutes

*remove pretzels from cookie sheet and ENJOY!